GAFFERS TAPE

Gaffers tape is a matte-finish vinyl coated cloth tape used for a myriad of applications in many industries such as entertainment (theater, movie, music, DJ) and hospitality (event planner, wedding, hotel, convention center).

Gaffer's tape has a matte finish vinyl coated cloth backing instead of a lower cost polyethylene coated cloth backing like duct tape. Gaffers tape, also referred to as gaff tape or gaffa tape, has a specially formulated residue-free rubber adhesive that is preferred by theater, studio, and audio visual personnel. Since there is no sticky adhesive left behind, it is often used to hold and position stage scenery & props, lighting, microphones, cables and wiring. Gaffers tape is also tearable by hand and waterproof. To label and seal film canisters and to mark stages, narrower cut gaffers called spike tape is applied. The vinyl coating on the gaffer tape backing allows for direct printing by pen, pencils, and markers which makes the gaffer tape an extremely versatile product. The tape is often referred to as a production expendable because it is typically discarded after the production process is complete.